Getting rejected for something as essential as a checking account can feel discouraging. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, some of the common reasons banks and credit unions deny ...

Keeping too much cash in your checking account might seem safe, but it could be costing you in missed opportunities.

This is the fifth article in our series, Money Matters. There are so many choices when it comes to opening a checking account. How should you choose your best option? It depends on the balance that ...

Checking accounts allow for unlimited daily transactions and are insured up to $250,000. They offer various deposit methods and access tools like debit cards and online banking. Be aware of possible ...

A checking account is for managing your day-to-day finances, such as paying bills, making debit card transactions and writing checks. A savings account is for storing funds for emergencies or ...

Martin Dasko has been helping millennials make sense of their finances without missing out on what life has to offer since 2008. He started his financial writing career as a business major at Ryerson ...

With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...